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WK51 FXX

2001 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,349 mi
Last recorded23,349 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER520,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 FXX
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 23,349 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 22,802 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 22,244 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 21,786 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 21,424 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 21,189 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 20,513 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 20,513 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 20,362 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 18,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Jul 2016 16,965 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 15,909 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 15,365 miles

front brake lever has a lot of travel

Pass 5 Jul 2013 13,962 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 13,090 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 11,397 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 11,397 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 9,491 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 7,954 miles

rear suspension components corroding

Fail 13 Jul 2009 7,954 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

rear suspension components corroding

Pass 15 Jul 2008 7,845 miles

Centre Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2008 7,845 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Centre Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2007 7,583 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2006 6,712 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 6,712 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?

Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
1,017
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
6,087
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,027
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 880
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 668
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 589
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 550
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WK51 FXX is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 20,105 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ER5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK51 FXX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ER5 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WK51 FXX registered?

WK51 FXX is a 2001 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 24 November 2001.

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